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AF53 UXP

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,039 mi
Last recorded54,039 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UXP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 54,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,973 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,955 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

small chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

small chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,607 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear on discs and pads

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,195 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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AF53 UXP is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 UXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 UXP registered?

AF53 UXP is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 UXP safe to buy?

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